Chianti Superiore DOCG 2016
A red with the distinct aroma of dried violet and an unmistakable flavour of ripe cherry. The Chianti Superiore Le Due Arbie is a complex and elegant wine, with a long finish.
Technical Information
- Position:
- South, southwest
- Soil type:
- Clay soils with marl and limestone
- Training system:
- Cordon spur converting to Guyot
- Vine density:
- 5,000 vines per hectare
- Vine age:
- 20 years
- Hectare yield:
- 75 q.li
- Plant yield:
- 1,5 kg
- Alcohol:
- 13,5%
- Acidity:
- 5,5 g/l
- Bottle Size:
- 750 ml
Winemaking Process
Fermentation: spontaneous fermentation with native yeast in unrefined concrete vats for about 2 weeks. Aging: in large untoasted French oak barrels for 12 months. Refinement: 3 months in bottle
Tasting Notes
- Color:
- Intense red ruby.
- Bouquet:
- Intense aroma, with hints of ripe red fruits, like cherries, which pair well with the scent of dried violets. The Merlot bestows the bouquet with its unmistakable aromas, including grassy and spiced nuances.
- Taste:
- The aromas can also be tasted on the palate, blending perfectly with the balanced tannins and excellent freshness.
